Watch: Graduands march down George St
More than 360 University of Otago graduands marched down George St today.
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SDHB staff 'seething' over management's performance
SDHB staff 'seething' over management's performance
Senior Southern DHB medical staff have ‘‘seething anger’’ over the conduct and performance of the organisation’s management - and their organisation is at ‘‘teetering point’’, a veteran health unionist says.
Dunedin visit cancelled after eruption
Ovation of the Seas cancels Dunedin visit after eruption
The Ovation of the Seas' visit to Dunedin has been cancelled after almost 40 of its passengers were caught up in the tragic volcanic eruption on Whakaari/White Island on Monday.
Sentenced over MDMA scheme
Sentenced over MDMA scheme
A Dunedin student who tried to import more than $30,000 of ecstasy to his scarfie flat said he did it to make “easy money”.
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Vandervis censured over staff treatment
Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is vowing to continue using his ‘‘loud’’ voice despite being censured by his colleagues for aggressive behaviour towards a Dunedin City Council staff member.
City councillors work for trial closure compromise
City councillors work for trial closure compromise
A proposal for a trial closure of the Octagon will be reviewed following a tight vote by Dunedin city councillors.
Entonox ‘required’ in two of six cases: GP
Entonox ‘required’ in two of six cases: GP
A third of urgent cases seen at the Lumsden maternal and child hub in the weeks after it opened involved mothers who needed nitrous oxide for pain relief, newly released emails show.
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Council wants say on how Aurora fines spent
Dunedin's council has voted to make a pitch to the Government for millions of dollars in Aurora Energy noncompliance penalties to be used for energy efficient initiatives.
Jetstar flight cancellation
Jetstar flight cancellation
A Jetstar flight due to arrive at Dunedin Airport at 4.35pm yesterday, and the aircraft’s planned departure for Auckland at 4.35pm, were cancelled.
Empty theatre awaiting fate
Empty theatre awaiting fate
The Fortune Theatre building in Dunedin will remain unused for the immediate future.
Albatross colony’s fame to grow on live stream
Albatross colony’s fame to grow on live stream
The international fame of Dunedin’s albatrosses is set to soar, and now the stars will be on display around the clock.
Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
Vote to increase borrowing almost unanimous
The Dunedin City Council is ‘‘locked in’’ to lifting its group debt to almost $1billion, councillors have heard.
Groyne proposal to be explored
Groyne proposal to be explored
A report into the viability of returning wooden groynes to Dunedin’s Ocean Beach will be carried out by Dunedin City Council staff.
Texts could temper drinking extremes
Texts could temper drinking extremes
Many first-year students heavily increase their drinking during Orientation Week, but research by former student Ben Riordan suggests cellphones can help encourage moderation.
Excitement as RSA reopens premises
Excitement as RSA reopens premises
The Mosgiel Memorial RSA club’s premises in Church St, and its new Spitfire restaurant, will reopen today.
Groynes proposal on agenda
Groynes proposal on agenda
A campaign to return groynes to Dunedin’s Ocean Beach could take another leap forward today.
'Local heroes' recognised for services to community
'Local heroes' recognised for services to community
Eighteen Otago residents have been recognised as local heroes.
Octagon business owners air concerns
Octagon business owners air concerns
The ongoing saga of Dunedin’s controversial Octagon trial closure has taken a new turn.
Samoan doctors respond
Samoan doctors respond
Dunedin has responded to the call for aid from Samoa.
One injured in crash, trapped in car
One injured in crash, trapped in car
One person was taken to hospital following a car crash in Maori Hill yesterday.